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N8.2bn inadequate for 30 million PWDs — Experts

N8.2bn inadequate for 30 million PWDs — Experts

Disability advocates, a journalist and a public finance analyst have described the N8.2bn allocated to issues affecting persons with disabilities in the 2026 Appropriation Act as grossly inadequate. They warned that poor budget releases, vague allocations and corruption are undermining efforts to improve their welfare. They made the observations on Sunday during an X Space

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  • pwd
  • expert
  • advocate
  • journalist
  • finance
  • analyst
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